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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

13 crash reports10 fire reports18 injury reports

What owners actually said

536 reports

Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2010

Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes, HydraulicVisibility

2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. CONSUMER STATES RECURRING WARNING THAT STABILITRACK AND ABS REQUIRE SERVICE AND RECURRING SUNROOF DRAIN LEAK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUNROOF LEAKED AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE DEALER STATED THE SUNROOF DRAIN WAS PLUGGED, SO THEY CLEANED IT, AND THE LEAKING STOPPED. THE END OF JUNE 2010, THE LEAK OCCU…

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NHTSA ODI #10355333

30,052 miles · Aug 27, 2010

Electrical System

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JUST BOUGHT MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE USED WITH 30,000MILE ON IT LAST MONTH. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL DEAD BATTERIES AFTER DRIVING THE CAR MOST OF THE DAY. I HAD TURNED OFF THE RADIO, AIR CONDITIONING AND UN PLUGGED ANY ADAPTER IN THE OUTLETS AS PRECAUTIONS AFTER THE FIRST EPISODE BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. I BROWSED SEVERAL FORUMS THAT SUGGEST THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AS WELL AS THE GMC ACADIA. SOMEONE EVEN SAID THAT GMC HAD A RECALL FOR THE ACADIA THAT SOLVED THE PROBLEM, CURIOUS TO KNOW WHAT THAT WAS. VERY FRUSTRATED THAT MY $35,000 CAR HAS MORE PROBLEMS THAN MY 2003 VAN DID UPON SELLING IT!!! ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE END PROBLEM WAS WITH THE ACADIA WAS SO THAT I COULD GUIDE MY DEALER IN RESOLVING THE ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10352222

15,964 miles · Aug 26, 2010

Structure

2008 BUICK ENCLAVE WITH WATER LEAKS FRONT, MID AND REAR OF VEHICLE. SERVICE DEPT HAS ADMITTED GM DESIGN FLAW IN SUNROOF WHICH IS DESIGNED TO LEAK. WATER IS SUPPOSED TO DRAIN THRU TINY DRAIN TUBES WHICH BECOME CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS. ENCLAVE BACK IN SHOP FOR 5TH TIME; 3RD TIME IN 1 MTH. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10351925

Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 2010

Electrical System

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2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR THE LOSS OF A FEATURE ON THE VEHICLE THAT WAS PAID FOR IN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE *TGW ACCORDING TO THE RECALL LETTER, THE CONSUMER WAS TO RECEIVE A $100.00 STIPEND TO COMPENSATE HIM FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. HOWEVER, WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED HE HAD TO MAIL IN A FORM AND A COPY OF THE REPAIR ORDER DOCUMENTING THE REMOVAL OF THE FEATURE. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE, BUT STILL BELIEVES HE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED SINCE HE PAID FOR THE FEATURE IN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10348797

39,002 miles · Aug 10, 2010

Electrical System

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TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE HEATED WASHER FLUID. THE CONTACTS PRIMARY CONCERN WAS THAT THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PARTS BUT THEY WERE WILLING TO DISCONNECT IT. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD GIVE HIM $100 IF HE DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN GIVEN PERMISSION FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR THE PART. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39002 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39040. UPDATED 10/21/10. *LJ UPDATED 10/26/10*JB

NHTSA ODI #10348461

39,000 miles · Aug 4, 2010

Electrical System

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTICE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V240000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE RECALL WAS FOR THE HEATED WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID. THE CONTACT WAS DISSATISFIED THAT A FEATURE HE ASSUMED HE WOULD BE ABLE TO USE WAS BEING DISCONNECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS REIMBURSING THE CONSUMERS OF THE VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE RECALL BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT BELIEVE THE REIMBURSEMENT TO BE FAIR. A FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,000.

NHTSA ODI #10347249

40,000 miles · Aug 2, 2010

Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED HESITATION AND SHAKING. THE REVERSE GEAR WAS NONFUNCTIONAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH PACK. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING R…

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NHTSA ODI #10346766

22,000 miles · Jul 12, 2010

Power Train

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WITHIN THE LAST FOUR MONTHS, I HAVE NOTICED A VIBRATING NOISE AS PART OF MY STEERING. MY MAJOR COMPLAINT IS A VERY LOUD SHARP WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM MY ENGINE AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A SHORT TIME. THE SCREECHING, WHISTLING CONTINUES WHILE IT IS IDLING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. I AM CONCERNED OF WHAT IT IS AND ALSO FIND IT NOT ACCEPTABLE TO HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THE NOISE CONSTANTLY, ESPECIALLY BEING ONLY 2 YRS. 4 MO. OLD AND LESS THAT 25,000 MILES. OBVIOUSLY IT IS A DEFECT BY GM AND THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT ASAP AS I'M NOT SURE IF THE NOISE IS ALL THERE IS TO IT AS FAR AS SAFETY. THE TECHNICIANS AT THE DEALERSHIP WORKED ON IT, PUT IN A NEW DEFIBULATOR, TOOK IT BACK OUT AND SAID THEY CALLED GMC. ACCORDING TO THE TECHNICIAN, GM SAID ALL ENCLAVES MAKE THE SAME NOISE. I AM IRATE AS NOT ONE ON THE LOT MAKES THE NOISE NOR DO ANY OTHER'S THAT I KNOW PEOPLE DRIVE. I DID NOT PAY CLOSE TO $40,000 FOR A LUXURY VEHICLE THAT SOUNDS LIKE A 15 YEAR OLD CLUNKER IN WHICH AGAIN IS EMBARRASSING AS WELL NEEDS TO BE RECKONED WITH BEFORE MY NEXT DESCRIPTION MAY BE A BIG SAFETY ISSUE TOO! .................. TAKE CARE OF YOUR CONSUMERS GMC AS INTEGRITY SHOULD BE #1 IN YOUR COMPANY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10342796

22,000 miles · Jun 21, 2010

Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING FROM THE VEHICLE FRONT END. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIE RODS TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE POWER STEERING AND WATER PUMP FAILED AND THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH COMPONENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE SEVERAL FAILURES IN THE VEHICLE INCLUDING WARPED ROTORS AND BRAKES AT 22,000 MILES AND SEVERAL UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V240000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE $100 REFUND OFFERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000 AND THE CURRENT WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 10/27/10. *LJ

NHTSA ODI #10339380

60,200 miles · Jun 19, 2010

Steering

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I WAS DRIVING MY ENCLAVE AND I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT I LOST POWER STEERING. I CALLED ON STAR AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT SOMETHING THEY COULD DIAGNOSE. SUGGESTED I CHECK THE PS FLUID...I DID AND IT WAS JUST BELOW THE MIN LINE. I ADDED FLUID, IT GOT BETTER BUT I COULD STILL SENSE SOME PROBLEM. SVC SHOP SAID THERE WAS A LEAK, NEEDED TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION. BRINGING TO DEALER NEXT. I'VE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS/ARTICLES ABOUT PW PUMP PROBLEMS, LEAKS. I HAVE 60,200 MILES. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE (WHAT IF I LOST PS ON THE HIGHWAY), WHY ISN'T GM DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT? *TR

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Official recalls

21V782000 · Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Oct 7, 2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.

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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.

Air Bags:frontal

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

15V415000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate

Jun 30, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.

14V118000 · Air Bags:side/window

Mar 17, 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.

10V240000 · Electrical System

Jun 4, 2010

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

08V441000 · Electrical System

Aug 28, 2008

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

08V410000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages

Aug 14, 2008

GM IS RECALLING 88,809 MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE, AND MY 2007-2008 GMC ACADIA AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IF A BUILDUP OF SNOW OR ICE ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPERS RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT AND THE WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER CRANK ARM, DRIVER'S SIDE LINK, AND A CRANK ARM NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN O OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

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NHTSA investigations

EA08010 · NON-CRASH Engine Compartment Fires

Opened Jun 12, 2008 · Closed Sep 8, 2008

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery; Electrical System:wiring; Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood; Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine; Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer; Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring

IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 27, 2008, GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (GM) NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-441) TO ADDRESS A SAFETY RELATEDDEFECT THAT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN APPROXIMATELY 850,000 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID OPTION.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES OF THIS INVESTIGATION COMPRISE OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF THE RECALL POPULATION. ACCORDING TO GM, A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID HEATER MODULE MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR OR CAUSE SMOKE AND IN RARE CASES IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE.AS A REMEDY, GM DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE. IN ADDITION TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, SEVERAL OTHER GM MODELS WITH THE HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID OPTION ARE INCLUDED IN RECALL 08V-441: MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE (MANUFACTURED AUGUST 2005 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2007); MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE (MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 2007 THROUGH APRIL 2007); MY 2006-2008 CADILLAC DTS (MANUFACTURED MAY 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2007); MY 2007-2008 SATURN OUTLOOK (MANUFACTURED AUGUST 2006 THROUGH APRIL 2007); AND MY 2007-2008 GMC ACADIA (MANUFACTURED AUGUST 2006 THROUGH APRIL 2007) VEHICLES.GM IS INSTRUCTING OWNERS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR SERVICE IF THEY EXPERIENCE SYMPTOMS OF WINDSHIELD WASHER HEATER MODULE SHORT CIRCUITS. GM'S RECALL RESOLVES THE SAFETY DEFECT CONCERNS PURSUED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS CLOSED.

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Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery

Electrical System

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers

Electrical System:wiring

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Engine And Engine Cooling

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring